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  • this is my favourite video on Youtube

  • I AM SOOOO GLAD THAT THIS MAN EXISTED. WITHOUT HIM OUR ENSEMBLE WOULD HAVE NO IDEA WTF TO DO. WOOTWOOTTHISMAN

  • ...Everybody gotta learn this song once china takes over in a coupla years

  • 0:12 CHONG CHONG COMMUNIST CHING CHONGSKY

  • @JohnMichaels20

    RACISM RACISM RACISM CHING RACISM

  • respect this man

  • I think this was filmed in Communist Poland

  • Communism more is beautiful in its democratic essence, but I still support the People's Republic of China. Some communism is better than any capitalism.

  • @llewisddiaz France had the right idea, it didn't last though.

  • chen cehhn chen chen

  • I agree, wonderful stuff

  • Cute

  • Great! I very like Paul Robeson!

    Invite to my channel, for music from II World War. :-)

  • Haha I love this :D

  • dude owns

  • WHY must she lie?

  • She lie! She lie! She lie!

  • I love robeson! Ah China, back when it was great

  • as the name says march of volunteers! its mainly sung by revolutionaries! China adopted it as its anthem.it wasnt meant to be an anthem from start! since they are protesting it is the right song for that moment! he isnt supporting china or anything! so ppl pls dont see it that way.not sayin anything bad in liking china but dont play politics wid such ppl names! most ppl distrust china today! so americans must not see him as traitor...just showing concern tats all!

  • Holy shit, he good!

  • 为什么他爱唱斧头帮国家的国歌??

  • I like how Paul Robeson sings the Chinese anthem

  • Lol 1949, guess the cold war American attitude hasn't kicked in yet....

  • I love you Paul Robeson. Thanks for doing such a friendly thing to us.

  • lol :10 ching chi chong chong

  • He sung this in 1949? The same year the PRC was founded? Now THAT'S impressive!

  • as a chinese, i found this pretty funny, but i was surprised to see him singing it

  • @su47forever its mainly a revolutionary march! not necessarily anthem of china...it was later adopted! it wasnt written for purpose of anthem but 4 the revolution! hence it is 4 purpose of his rallies & Black rights revolution he is singing it...not cause he likes China or something...not that i dislike it!

  • @azandhind4eva yea... i know why the song was written... but thanks?

  • @azandhind4eva well just tought ill tell u! it was bit surprising though!

  • i didnt know he was blackenese !

  • peter joseph merola does not dislike the kkk

  • Great singing and excellent pronunciation, but dear god, his facial expressions kill me... xD

  • Cool manz

  • Chinese always love these Black brothers

  • @Mreleezy

    Are you really sure about that? In "chinasmack" site, I've seen several comments which show us how the current young Chineses are far from Mao and closer to Hitler. Comments like "blacks are dirty" or "if you marry a black man don't say that you are Chinese" were common among Chinese viewers.

    I've seen also several foreigners claiming that Chineses are deeply racists and even Chineses claiming that they are ashamed of being racists because of such ppl.

  • @Swordman85 Any homogeneous society will have people who are more openly xenophobic. 90% of China is Han, which means bigots can be very vocal, and get away with it, since there aren't that many people who will challenge their views.

    It's the same reason many Europeans go on about Africans and Arabs. When your country's majority population is around 90% of the total population, there aren't a whole lot of people who jump up to defend minorities.

  • @KAPTAINmORGANnWo4eva

    About 80% of Soviet society was composed by Slavs, and there were virtually no cases of racism. The only famous case of racism in USSR was when an Afroamerican man was threaten by his fellow workers, white and American too. Both were judged and condmned, one of them was banned from Soviet territory.

    The great Lenin himself often compared anti-semitism with counter-revolution crime. Even in capitalist Germany, it's common to see multiethnic couples.

  • @Swordman85 Homogenity does make it easier for bigotry to go unaddressed. Just look at the homophobia that prevails in many, many secularized nations.

    Plus, I don't think Germans got the memo about how wonderful the glorious Soviet Union was treating them while they were being thrown into gulags, or kicked out of Poland, just for being German.

    And don't even get me started on Poland. The only difference between an SSR and a Nazi puppet was that the Nazis didn't hide their illogical hate.

  • Im chinese and i must say...

    That was pretty good chinese for reading off of a card

  • 中國萬歲 中華民族之頭

  • his notes at 0:15 are divine 

  • I was looking for the best version of old man river, and then, to my surprise, I found this. I am from China, and I sing classic songs myself. This is THE BEST performance of the Chinese National Anthem I have ever heard!!! As a non-Chinese speaker, his pronunciation is outstanding. And more importantly, he really understood the real spirit of the song.

  • i do not know much about Paul Robeson except that he wasn't allowed to perform in Canada, so they drove a flatbed truck up to the Canada U.S. border in BC and his audience of Canadians listened to him from there...

    Sounds like a very impressive and brave guy. A person of colour, singing a national anthem of a Commuinist Country in America at that time...gee...surprising that he wasn't lynched.. I'm guessing that's what happened re: his passport....

    Nice....Thanks for posting this.

  • @gambit7775

    That is fucking hilarious, I am literally crying with laughter LOL.

  • @gambit7775 you got that from joha841

  • @soccerruben1 who?

  • @gambit7775 a user in youtube,u should search on his username

  • @soccerruben1 oh. im sorry. i guess great minds think alike, cause that's what i heard .

  • @gambit7775 haha funny xD

  • @gambit7775 In the floor having a seizure right now.

  • @gambit7775 I'm sorry, even though I'm Chinese, that was just way too hilarious.

  • @gambit7775 I hate you but love you so much.

  • Paul Robeson was a hero!

  • I am learn mandarin chinese and I can think of no better way to begin than learning to count and learning the national anthem. This video will help me tremendously by seeing how he pronounces the words. Thanks for sharing!!

  • I am a Hong Konger, and I must admit that I speak worse Mandarin than Mr. Robeson!

  • Puto catalano ..when Spain's economy was good you didn't mind being spanish .. now shit hit the fan , no jobs , no money ,, u wanna separate ... hahaha ..you fucking catalan rats ..stay there and die ...hahaha ...tu madre es una puta fea .. VIVA ESPANA

  • @ytertyu Its called*català in catalan and catalán in spanish.

    How a fucking shitty anarchist like you can say "viva españa"? ( do you know that spain is a country?)

  • @breizhcatalonia1993 aren't u fucking dead yet , u little homo catalano ?? I thought spanish soldiers fucked and killed all your family ..VIVA ESPANA , death to catalan rats

  • @ytertyu Perhaps you should read my comments to Breizhcatalonia1993. You would benefit from them.

  • love it. Wonderful.

  • not only china's but , singing any country's national anthem is stupid 

  • @ytertyu the only stupid people here are u

  • @breizhcatalonia1993 go back to jerking off u little shit ..and screw catalunya ,,VIVA ESPANA !!!

  • @ytertyu you are just one of this shit that wants the countries to dissapear and u say viva españa at the same time FUCK YOU, and you will never achieve your dream ;)

  • @breizhcatalonia1993 of course I want all countries disappear ...all governments are tyrannies , don't u know that u stupid punk ? do you think poor people care which country they live in? NO ..they all care for bread .. fuck all governments , FUCK CATALUNYA , and fuck u , too , low IQ punk ...VIVA ESPANA !!!!

  • @ytertyu continue thinking that, FUCKING ANARCHIST SCUM , hahahaha im happy to tell you that you are MINORITY and you will never see your dream realized FUCKING SCORY, and i am not punk, i m catalan independentist and ultranationalist and i am center-right. and if u want all the countries dissapear don't say viva españa ( you even don't know how to write.)

    PD:Of course all the people care for bread, for work,and for life, but all want the countries to exist, and, im sorry to told you that

  • @breizhcatalonia1993 Know that those who claim to be Anarchists and yet spew such bile as does Ytertyu are certainly not a fair sample of the Radical Left. Real Anarchists are intelligent beings capable of debate without resorting to cursing and insulting. Your improper English and your own cursing and insulting do not leave your politics with a decent air about them, and you would do well to learn some history. There have been, are, and will be Anarchic societies to claim their stolen Liberty.

  • @SAOS451316 Im not english or british so i don't write or speak it properly. ;)

    I can stand anarchists, sorry

  • @breizhcatalonia1993 That's fair enough. Neither am I, though I am a grammarian, which may create the illusion that I am. I am an Anarchist Communist, as liberal and as libertarian as one can get, yet I can listen to Hitler, Stalin, Palin, Berlusconi, etcetera without losing control of my anger. I dislike them because there is so much distance between our politics, however to not be able to stand someone because of their politics is irrational. Do try to remain calm and sensible in the future.

  • @SAOS451316 catalan puto in disguise ?? hahaha ...Spain rape your women and fuck your asses

  • @ytertyu Never have I heard of an Anarchist who doesn't support the CNT-FAI. Even if you are a far-right Anarcho-Capitalist, which isn't really Anarchic, you would support a group of people who lived without the State for three years. You are a Fascist, I conclude. I further deduce that you are sexually insecure, for all of your comments include homophobic slurs. Because you are an Anarchist in name only, I believe you to be a troll. I shall feed you no longer. Have a nice day.

  • @SAOS451316 ha ha , I now who u r ..u r the famous canadian idiot ..lol .. anarchist no need to support any organization ..but what the fuck u'll know :) .. canucks  either busy watching hockey or buttfucking each other... listening loreena crap , ha ? .. what a fag ..lol

  • @ytertyu Anarchy is the absence of the State. Learn your socio-economic theories before you make an ass of yourself. You make such generalizations based on national boundaries and have no respect for other people's tastes (never mind orientation). You are not an Anarchist as you have claimed. You are a fool. Now if you would so like, I'll PM you a list of links to some good Anarchist literature. You never know, you might learn something.

  • @SAOS451316 fuck off homo canuck ..u live in the land of apathy and u'll teach others about politics ?? what a shithead .. go watch some gay romance vids , loreena , or save the fucking seals .. leave politics those who can handle guns , not dildos

  • @ytertyu Seriously kid, this isn't getting any funnier. Your insults are stale. Try to be more original. Secondly, I don't live in Canada. Thirdly, Anarchy isn't inherently violent. Fourthly, I'm not gay. Fifthly, I happen to own a Winchester SXP Defender 12 Gauge. Perhaps you'd like to see it? If and when you mature a little, do send me a PM. I was serious when I offered information on Anarchy. You really could get some benefit from it. Knowledge is power. Do me a favor and get some.

  • @SAOS451316 fuck u stupid ugly american, seriously ..fucking jews and bankers looting your country an u stupid shithead sit front of PC and try to educate other nationals ?? u r full of shit ..shameless moron .... just go away , just get lost , seriously

  • @ytertyu I am not an American, and the United States is not my country. So you are an Antisemete as well, then, yes? Anyway, it is the Corporate sector that is looting the United States. I commented first suggesting friendly that you read my previous comments. Then you repeatedly try (and fail) to insult me, while I try to present a logical argument. I enjoy this video, and thus I shall be here whenever I want to watch it. I suggest you stop trolling and quietly enjoy the video.

  • @ytertyu THE COUNTRIES EXIST, FUCK YOU¡¡¡¡¡

  • all they need is a photo at the end of Chiang saying "miss me yet?"

  • Robeson died in Philadelphia on January 23rd 1976 from a number of strokes.

  • @banjostead Goodnight, sweet prince ;(

  • @banjostead CIA-INDUCED STROKES.

  • @Henners1991

    Our beloved comrade Paul Robeson had traveled to the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin to escape the evils of American racism, also because he did not want his child to experience the racism in America. After Stalin passed away Mr. Robeson traveled to China to escape Khrushchevs revisionism.

  • @AtheismCentral

    Couldn't have put it better myself.

  • @ourhandsaretied

    Mr. Robeson was a wonderful man. And a wonderful talent, what saddens me is that racism did a part in him not being as famous in the western world as he should, he was insanely talented.

    His mandarin is also quite good.

  • great vedio~

  • 太酷了,没想到中国国歌这么有人气。

  • Paul Robeson lives on in song on China's 61st Anniverary! 1 October 2010

    Anton in France 83320

  • very nice but i think Paul Robeson should learn the tones better :)

    anyway nice!

  • @1gorogoro1 fuck you and your generations to come a million times !!!!

  • @1gorogoro1 fuxk off jap don't you have some nazis cock to suck

  • oooooooooooold maaaaaaan riverrrrrrrrrrrrrr! :)

  • He was a great man. Respect from Russia.

  • @Kiggerbriggerbigger

    congratz, most stupid comment ever ;)

  • @Kiggerbriggerbigger

    Obviously a troll, created an account just to post this one message...

  • hey people, does that sound anything like "ching chong" to you? NO!

  • lol. amazing guy.

  • 浑身的鸡皮疙瘩。。

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  • Wow....how random...love it though!

  • 很棒!!

  • well, I have a new hero on my list.

  • Black brother rocks!

  • I might not agree with all of the political views Robeson had but he was one hell of a singer.

  • It's a shame they won't be able to hear this in China. Youtube and Facebook are two of the banned internet URL's. If someone reading this knows a video URL that is available to the Chinese people, please copy this to it. Thanks.

  • @DameEdithDivine there's no way. Even patriotically in favor for China, they'll just block it, along with every other free website.

  • Awesome! He looked pretty serious near the end :P

    Just asking, why was he singing the anthem of China? :P

  • @EinsDaVinGaliDar

    Robeson learnt to speak in over 20 languages. He was a very intelligent guy whom I was fortunate enough to meet in 1958 when he got his passport back. So (as he went to China to perform) why not learn their national anthem?

    Joe

  • @banjostead

    Holy crap! twenty languages? Fluently or enough to have a small conversation? Becasue that is mighty impressive! I don't think there are many people who would know that many.

  • @banjostead

    this recording was made in the USSR in June 1949, four months prior to this song was being announced to be the de facto National Anthem of China, He sang because it is a beautiful song, not because it is the National Anthem of China.

  • @banjostead he returned to USA? i thinked he died in USR

  • @breizhcatalonia1993 Paul Robeson died on January 23, 1976, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the age of 77.

  • @madamerotten thanks for the information :D

  • @banjostead You neglect to mention robeson was a very devoted communist.

  • @banjostead Truly a great person of international stature and class. You are so fortunate to have met him. I only wish I were so lucky.

  • @EinsDaVinGaliDar Paul Robeson was also a huge supporter of Socialism, he sang lots of Socialist songs including the National Anthem of The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

  • @EinsDaVinGaliDar Because this was pre civil rights USA, where blacks were treated quiet badly. where ''true'' communism guarantees the rights of every man woman & child. he also sang the anthem of the USSR. hes a good singer.

  • @EinsDaVinGaliDar He started singing this song before it became the national anthem of China...

    ...so it's just coincidence.

  • @EinsDaVinGaliDar

    Because he was a traitor to the United States of America.

  • @toiseywoisey Still haven't gotten past the Cold War I see

  • omg that so awesome!! five red stars (=

  • Wow, are you serious! This is awesome!

  • Was this before or after the communist revolution?

  • big black dude singing in chinese... XDXDXDXD FTW!!!

  • I laughed when I heard him make the sound "ching chong". I know it's a wrong, but... the stereotyping cliche is what made me laugh :p

  • Qiánjìn!

  • like you

  • but thats one of my favorite anthems

  • macau is portugal¡¡¡¡¡¡

  • @uudrakgvens94 Portugal is a piece of shit.

  • @aguswidjaja and by the way , im not portuguese

  • Portugal never did anything to improve Macau. Macau, just like Timor, were neglected by Portugal. The development that Macau has today are attributed by the Chinese government and the people of Macau. I don't care whether you are Portuguese or not. Portugal is still a piece of shit. It's one of the most backward countries in Europe.

  • @aguswidjaja: The Mainland has nothing to do with the development of Macau, nor the Chinese regime. It is due to capitalism, during the era of pure communism in the Mainland.

  • @elcamaleon1 You are absolutely wrong. When the mainland took over, Macau was in bad shape. Its economy was not going anywhere, and crimes wee all over the place. Macau was ruled by gangs at that time. Now, look at Macau again. It's vibrant and has a job for everyone (literally). I was there at both times. I saw it with my own eyes. Capitalism belongs to the text book, it has to be implemented. And it was implemented by the Communist Chinese government. Yes. You heard me right.

  • @aguswidjaja: No, you are entirely wrong. I recommend you read some books about Macau. I have lived there, and know what I am talking about.

    The Chinese Government has only slightly decreased Macau's and Hong Kong's wealth. The PRC is only a corrupted dictatorship, it is not communist.

  • @elcamaleon1 The PRC is a corrupted dictatorship? Then it is a good corrupted dictatorship, better than your European corrupted socialist governments.

  • @aguswidjaja : No, it isn't. I've lived there. Socialist governments in Europe may be bad, but they aren't remotely authoritarian, or undemocratic. The PRC is hell on earth, joint with several other countries.

  • @elcamaleon1 Obviously you are full of shit.

  • @aguswidjaja : You are full of lies. I am full of academic excellence.

  • @elcamaleon1 What? an elementary school diploma from some shithole European socialist school?

  • @aguswidjaja: :D :D :D I come from the 45th best ranked school in Europe. About 60 ranks above BeiDa, the most famous Chinese one. (which, from experience I can tell, is on an American High School level, so someone paid the assessors off to even get ranked ;) )

  • @uudrakgvens94

    LOOOOOOOL

    unfortunately it no longer belongs to portugal.

  • @maomao667 are u portuguese?

  • I think its amazing how he sang in Chinese. I should know more about Paul Robeson but I dont.

  • Lol..reading from a piece of paper then flipping it =)) still good enough :)

  • Proud, really proud...

    he can sing China national anthem, even he is not chinese!!!

    Good!!!

  • THAT is a deep mighty voice!

  • LOLZ...

  • very very very beautiful :D it is very great to see an afro american singing chinese songs

  • Our black brothers are great!

  • BEAUTIFUL SINGING!!!!

  • LOL! GO ahead Robeson!! :)

  • Beautiful! This man has inspired me greatly in life!

  • @msf88 me too, i've just turned 18 and am in awe of all his achievements, be it on the stage, singing, civil rights, sports, one of the 20th centurys greatest polymaths.

  • @Seasue

    Paul Robeson was a very famous singer and actor. The US government stopped him from working or travelling after WWII because of his support for the struggle for national liberation in Asia and Africa.

  • Omg, shame for the US government!

  • QI LAI!

  • The US were our allies and brothers during WWII. China and America will prevail for millenniums!

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  • At least Paul Robeson can actually pronounce Chinese unlike you ignorant fucks.

  • his accent is still very noticeable, though.

  • @mohsoldier2  +1000

  • @mohsoldier2 I'm pretty smart. Must I be lumped in with the others?

  • what an amazing voice this man had. and brave too - came to Moscow, sang this... thumbs up